Implementation Strategy:
Expand the Knoxville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in both jurisdictional area and decision-making authority, so that it encompasses the entire nine county region and has greater discretionary authority in the allocation of state and federal transportation dollars.
Why should we commit to that strategy?
Nine counties together can be more influential than each county acting alone.
Action Steps:
1. Create a Task Force, consisting of representatives from the nine counties, dedicated to the development of a regional plan, which establishes a priority system for the improvement of state and federal highways.
2. Collaborate with the expanded MPO to develop a master plan for a regional, state, and federal highway system will improve traffic flow. It will also implement the best possible practices for construction, traffic control and accessibility, while giving full consideration to preserving the quality of our communities and natural environment.
Who can lead the implementation effort?
The Task Force.
What will it cost to implement the action steps and the strategy?
To be determined.
What should Nine Counties. One Vision. do next?
Form the Task Force.